iPhone 12 Restoration - Is it worth the effort?

8 місяців тому

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I bought a SMASHED iPhone 12 from a Tradie. Is it worth repairing?
The cost of replacement parts coupled with the time and effort involved in restoring this phone is up for debate. iPhone full frame swaps are notoriously difficult and tedious, but are they getting even more complex?
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Tools & Parts:
- iPhone 12 Housing - www.ebay.com.au/itm/354076832...
- REPART iPhone 12 Prime High Capacity Battery Replacement - shop.rewa.tech/detail/repart-...
- Refox Tag On Battery flex - shop.rewa.tech/detail/refox-r...
- Charging Port replacement
- RP30 iPhone Programmer - shop.rewa.tech/detail/refox-r...
- Refox RS-1 Screwdriver Set - shop.rewa.tech/detail/refox-r...
- Refox RS50 Mobile Phone Opener & Clamp Fixture (2-in-1) - shop.rewa.tech/detail/refox-r...
- Small iPhone parts - www.ebay.com.au/itm/385053755...
- Qianli Battery Welder - shop.rewa.tech/detail/qianli-...
- Phyhoo PUK Micro TIG welder - www.phyhootool.com/en-au/prod...
- Ozito Heat Gun - www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-200...
- E6000 Glue
- Andonstar ADSM302 Microscope
- ChemTools 99.8% Isopropyl Alcohol
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- Dremel 4000
- Green Nylon spudger
- ESD tweezers
- LUXIANZI Tweezers
- Qianli 007 Side Glue Cleaner/Remover Set - shop.rewa.tech/detail/side-gl...
- Nylon tweezers
- Various plastic spudgers/pry tools
- Microfibre cloth's

КОМЕНТАРІ: 340

@1fjeflistens 8 місяців тому

In addition to your surgical skills, your camera, and mic are grade A. Soo satisfying.

@RestoreTechnique 8 місяців тому

That's great, thanks! I'm always worrying about the audio, thinking it sounds crappy, or music too loud/soft, narration too loud/soft. 😀

@gperme1993 8 місяців тому

I always appreciate how thorough you are with your phone repairs. Crazy what you had to do to get the battery working without the warning notification

@miroslavmilan 7 місяців тому

Speaking of which, I thought the add-on little circuit board only needed to stay on temporarily, in order to fool the iPhone it’s a genuine battery, and possibly to reset the cycle count to zero using the battery programmer. At least that’s what I seem to remember watching other repair videos. Or is that model-dependent too, and Apple cracked down on this yet again, forcing the dongle to stay on? 😢

@DanielTheBigD 8 місяців тому

The Face ID edit and criminal records joke cracked me up 😂

@JohnRowley 8 місяців тому

I wasn't confident this one would go well given the state of it - but you did it! That lucky little fella was saved from landfill for a few more years thanks to you 😇

@RestoreTechnique 8 місяців тому

Thanks John 👌

@JohnRowley 8 місяців тому

: ) @@RestoreTechnique Watched this morning when I was kind of working. Day done and on my second watch through with full attention and enjoying the gross macro-shots of crud cleaning and all the little ambient sounds.

@RestoreTechnique 8 місяців тому

@@JohnRowley Could you tell that I was making the sounds for the earpiece cleaning? 😄

@JohnRowley 8 місяців тому

State of the art sound effects 😁@@RestoreTechnique

@Anonymous-bz8sd 7 місяців тому

3:10 too cute 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Australia has no criminal history! 👏👏 love it

@T3CHGY007 8 місяців тому

That battery pull was the best ASMR ever!

@RestoreTechnique 8 місяців тому

😄🤌

@satsumagt5284 8 місяців тому

It was clearly the earpiece cleaning

@RestoreTechnique 8 місяців тому

@@satsumagt5284 😆

@_King_Tech_ 3 місяці тому

This is one of the most precise iphone repair that I've ever seen! Well done mate!👏👏

@PBKreviews 8 місяців тому

lol. When they tell you, "I have never installed a passcode on the phone, I'm sure of it". Then 20 minutes later they tell you "But you can try XXXX and see if it works", and it somehow magically works.

@RestoreTechnique 8 місяців тому

Haha yeah, this guy "shouldn't be a passcode..." 😆

@Nikkerston 8 місяців тому

i was suprised that the display wasnt even cracked seeing what the phone has gone through

@RestoreTechnique 8 місяців тому

Yeah same, I was prepared for a screen replacement

@lisarayner3091 8 місяців тому

Another masterpiece from you. The detail is so good. And I love the way you're adding in the subtle dry humour. Very cute! And how good is it that @PCBWay sponsors you? They're the perfect company for it because of their extensive range of tech products and components.

@Wierie_ 8 місяців тому

Great video, very entertaining to watch a pro. First time I've seen the battery replacement be a 100% success.

@akshaygurnal2087 8 місяців тому

19:20 That Cleaning sound of earpiece grill coming out of your mouth was hilarious 😂

@RestoreTechnique 8 місяців тому

😄 Forgot to record audio on that hehe

@AntiIlluminati_GR 8 місяців тому

I enjoyed every single sec. Professional work! Thank you a lot for sharing.

@harmonic5107 8 місяців тому

The ringer going off sent me into panic mode 😂 been working on call in IT for 5 years now. Scrambled to check my phone before I realized. Nicely done audio trick there. Not sure how you made it sound like it was in the room rather than from headphones. The rest of the repair was great as well, as always with your channel.

@harmonic5107 8 місяців тому

Wow, the struggle you had to go through with the battery is pretty intense. My experience is limited to a galaxy s8 and s10. But I can't say I've ever seen that kind of anti repair BS before.

@user-jg7ir5yk7s 4 місяці тому

That’s also my work alarm it also freaked me out on my day off

@Triggas 7 місяців тому

Ngl, probably the best phone repair format ive ever seen.

@chinhinh8068 8 місяців тому

This is so satisfying to watch! Lots of care and dedication put into the phone and the video itself. Love it! You just earned one sub! Love the little humor “I’m very bendy” from Friends in the beginning too lol

@RestoreTechnique 8 місяців тому

Thanks mate! 🖐😁

@Alpha.Gaming.99 6 місяців тому

It is amazing the details you cover, literally hats-off. Really like watching your videos. KEEP UP THE WORK BUDDY !!!

@RestoreTechnique 6 місяців тому

Thanks so much dude 😀

@joesaiditstrue 8 місяців тому

i could watch these videos all day

@T3CHGY007 8 місяців тому

I think this has been the most intense iphone repair that I have ever seen!

@RestoreTechnique 8 місяців тому

😄 haha cool

@addy.is.live1 8 місяців тому

The attention to details 🔥❤️

@I_am_Allan 8 місяців тому

3:14 🤣🤣 That's a good one mate. As a Canadian, I got a good laugh.

@rik2207 7 місяців тому

people who knows🌚

@kizitoderrick2468 8 місяців тому

Australia Has no Criminal History (Killed me) Soooooooo Impressive----------------Well Done Champ😋

@RestoreTechnique 8 місяців тому

😄👍

@endlessengineering1488 7 місяців тому

Very satisfying to see and Hear a fellow Aussie

@finnjacobs 8 місяців тому

3:58 what kinda charger is that? I love how you tested literally ALL the functions

@RestoreTechnique 8 місяців тому

Wireless charger built into a couch. I don't actually own a wireless charger so had to use my housemates couch 😄

@GhostDevilGamer 8 місяців тому

How patiently he did it while keeping us entertained 👍🏼👌🏼

@atomicorang 7 місяців тому

❤I appreciate your professionalism and patience❤

@JustAPersonWhoComments 8 місяців тому

Transitioning from red to blue is like having a new iPhone lol

@clintmonroe9143 3 місяці тому

Excellent cleaning sounds effects for the ear piece grill mate. Brought me right into the moment

@jayvansickle7607 8 місяців тому

I had no idea that I’d watch the whole process…. But that was amazing.

@RestoreTechnique 8 місяців тому

Haha yay

@andszym10 3 місяці тому

i love sound of battery straps removal :D... thank you for fantastic video!

@savekillqqpsounds8473 2 місяці тому

I love the microphone flying while you try to plasce it into its hole makes me feel better about myself since i keep shooting screws the same way 😂

@MiroLakosil 8 місяців тому

Recording it all with a Samsung. Loving that! 🙂 Great restoring work as always of course. 👍

@RestoreTechnique 8 місяців тому

Cheers 😄

@PCBWay 8 місяців тому

We just enjoy so much your phone repair seriesss

@Nacho1234 3 місяці тому

Greeeeat job! I'm still flipping out with your mastery... And the number of useful tools you have XD

@haluyolo7568 Місяць тому

Finally a channel that doesn't do fake "my phone is broken I send it to you please fix it" kind of script

@Anonymous-sf2wk 2 місяці тому

I wish i would have learned to do these types of things, It must be really cool to know how to restore these products!

@HisDarkfashion 7 місяців тому

this was so satisfying to watch

@RestoreTechnique 7 місяців тому

Great!

@ruinleon2639 3 місяці тому

Biggest concern on wanting to rebuild iphones is the icloud lock fears so props to you for finding a real deal to unlock it with

@abreezyyt1705 7 місяців тому

Thats a lot of work and the profit of not much. But still a satisfying to watch 👍🏻

@jyashgaming 3 місяці тому

You have just engaged me for 20mins and i am not aware of that....amazing restoration video dude...enjoyed it..😄😄

@rajaselvamraja6078 8 місяців тому

Super dood , amazing work. Your minute attention is very impressive ❤.

@RestoreTechnique 8 місяців тому

Thanks bro

@rajaselvamraja6078 8 місяців тому

@@RestoreTechnique yeah 🫂

@SolarisZen 8 місяців тому

“And Australia has no criminal history…” literally settled by criminals. 😂😂😂

@RestoreTechnique 8 місяців тому

😁

@SolarisZen 8 місяців тому

@@RestoreTechnique Also loved that you restored this iphone! Especially getting rid of that battery warning

@alxcastro95 7 місяців тому

19:19 ooooh! that sounds effects ! 🔥

@kentmagbanua 8 місяців тому

Watching this after someone broke my iphone screen while replacing the battery, your skills are really fascinating.

@RestoreTechnique 8 місяців тому

Cheers mate

@madoca.8290 8 місяців тому

Wow,was für eine professionelle Reparatur.Mein Respekt für diese Arbeit. Danke

@julianomengue 8 місяців тому

Well done sir! 😊

@mtridgee11 3 місяці тому

Great Video & sounds. That Mini welder is BANANAs, soo cool

@user-zx4tg2zv6v 8 місяців тому

용접 보는데 와~ 소리가 절로나네요.. 따봉 안줄수가 없습니다 😊

@kardesai 7 місяців тому

bro, you did an impeccable job.

@LeoAX-dw5ow 7 місяців тому

sick work sir ! never tought it would be so complicated and laborious to make iphone restoration.

@RestoreTechnique 7 місяців тому

Thanks dude

@TiimmyFTurner 7 місяців тому

Your video can get better, but your work is amazing

@codelinx 4 місяці тому

The content on this is so good.

@codelinx 4 місяці тому

Wow sound effects at 19:16 are definitely in the running for sound effects of the year!🤯🤩

@im4ch3t3dimachete5 8 місяців тому

That’s a great video !!! Great done ✅

@gabbazeck1 8 місяців тому

@RestoreTechnique you dont have to reprogramm the battery on the pc. after you installed the bypass tool on the battery you have to start the phone with the charger. then it will show 100%. greetings!

@RestoreTechnique 8 місяців тому

Ah ok thanks

@LeeMooEez 7 місяців тому

That micro tig is new to me 😍 I search for it and can’t find it but actually they market it as jewelry spot welder LOL

@cwdaniels4 7 місяців тому

I was not going to subscribe, but when you dropped the rear speaker with expert precision ... I had to ;-)

@phonerepaircraft8676 8 місяців тому

i always love your video ❤❤❤

@ventcivasilev5535 8 місяців тому

Nice skills❤ verry smart way to give youre aponsors credit. When you realy use theare parts.

@RestoreTechnique 8 місяців тому

Cheers mate

@juliaandsanderdekoning 7 місяців тому

"(..), and Australia has no criminal history." - hahah, I'm dead!

@RestoreTechnique 7 місяців тому

😄

@christopherwood12 7 місяців тому

Never knew the iPhone 12 port is the same as the colour of the phone

@DiyfixtoolCi 6 місяців тому

Great video, I learned a lot of useful things

@geertromain 8 місяців тому

Amazing skills, seriously impressive. 😲

@RestoreTechnique 8 місяців тому

Thank-you!

@PerMejdal 8 місяців тому

I think you should have bought a case with the small parts included, and it was unnecessary to replace the battery. This would have saved a lot of time and some money. Making it more worth your time. However I am glad to see the replacement of these parts in the video.

@RestoreTechnique 8 місяців тому

The frame with all the small parts costs $200. Profit would be almost nothing.

@Lincipop13 6 місяців тому

So satisfying ❤

@elmerganzan9131 5 місяців тому

Nice job and it's amazing talent, using tools and hightech gadgets, thanks boss.

@acolis89 8 місяців тому

So that's how ASMR for technicians sounds like...

@OurNotSoSeriousLife 4 місяці тому

Another great one. ❤

@Gioelemusic 4 місяці тому

Cleaning the grids of the iPhone 12 I drilled two of them, I should replace the grids on the right and left in the articular the one where you replaced the orange colour part and the one on the left. I bought the kit you showed on video but unfortunately I can't find any video how to replace the grids

@login415 6 місяців тому

This is the only asmr channel in my subs now

@gazehound 8 місяців тому

"Australia has no criminal history" hahaha

@RestoreTechnique 8 місяців тому

🤫

@lisarayner3091 8 місяців тому

Haha!! 🚔👮‍♀️

@BiologiCaos 4 місяці тому

Just perfect! 👏👏👏

@lloyd1001 7 місяців тому

how long did it take you - great video!

@luck0wsky 7 місяців тому

i love your content, especially the ones where you disassemble and reassemble the device... but i have a question (i would be honored if you could answer) what is the recive you use to make the smartphone water resistant again?!

@RestoreTechnique 7 місяців тому

recive? You mean adhesive? This: m.rewa.tech/detail/for-apple-iphone-12-12-mini-12-pro-12-pro-max-screen-repair-tape-waterproof-seal-sticker-replacement.html

@JohnPhelyno 8 місяців тому

You had me laughing on the "expert percision"

@Rockardo_ 7 місяців тому

tig welding a phone is a first for me lmao

@CyberPunkSimms 3 місяці тому

"and Australia has no criminal history" 🤣🤣

@legithacks7342 8 місяців тому

Good job m8. Just one more tip: you can buy original apple display adhesive stripes from self service repair program. Kind regards

@Idkijustlike2useYoutube 7 місяців тому

“And Australia has no criminal history” haha 😉

@tadzique 7 місяців тому

No criminal history 😂😂😂 - gold

@RestoreTechnique 7 місяців тому

😁

@ilbufalantdellefigurine4488 8 місяців тому

Great video

@buttercup5470 7 місяців тому

My son has an iPhone 11. It has a lot of micro scratched on the screen and the camera lenses have some nicks around them. The battery health has about 90%. Would it be worth it to have it restored.

@hardeharde6854 8 місяців тому

good job man.

@RestoreTechnique 8 місяців тому

Thanks

@mota7506 8 місяців тому

great job!

@RestoreTechnique 8 місяців тому

Cheers ✌️

@lhuhirako 8 місяців тому

Awesome restoration waaay better that those fake ones

@RestoreTechnique 8 місяців тому

😀

@rjmendoza 8 місяців тому

How long did it take you? Because you can divide that 175 into the hours spent and see if it’s worth your time. And was there a true profit based on the revenue per hour

@thinkingRN 7 місяців тому

"im very bendy" KEKW

@petrpohnan7028 3 місяці тому

TO JE HUMÁČ

@jhonycampos1093 7 місяців тому

Such a nice Aussie mate

@RestoreTechnique 7 місяців тому

😄👍🇦🇺

@subirmondal1993 8 місяців тому

Awesome. Now ship it to me. ♥️♥️ 😁😁 love from India.

@timsmotorcyclediary 8 місяців тому

What about the labor charge? That’s a huge item of most repair jobs. Regardless, that was entertaining to watch. Subscribed.

@RestoreTechnique 8 місяців тому

Thanks dude 😀 Yeah labour charge is the profit, which I earn for doing the job.

@keevdesign 8 місяців тому

Beautiful

@RestoreTechnique 8 місяців тому

Thank you

@user-ekrf35d85gn 7 місяців тому

I got an iPhone 12 regular in 2020 and im still using it now 😂

@ionutmih97 8 місяців тому

This video satisfied my OCD

@RestoreTechnique 8 місяців тому

Great 😄

@davidrl41 2 місяці тому

I have NEVER been successful doing this 7:11 - any tips from anyone? This is a great video, very satisfying. Worth it? I think this kind of effort is always worth the experience you gain. Unfortunately, by selling it you won't be able to recover the true bench rate.. as if the owner was bringing this unit in for repair. Thanks for the video. Very enjoyable!

@jeppewerring 8 місяців тому

Why do you ned the REFOX Tag-on if you've swapped over the original BMS?

@RestoreTechnique 8 місяців тому

Umm.... I don't know. I was going to use the Tag-On so I didn't have to transfer bms or reprogram it, but then when it didn't work, I went down the other route, and left the tag on it without thinking 🫣 😂 I'm no expert with battery swaps, and the rules keep changing all the time.

@regmi202 7 місяців тому

how many hours did it take??

@thewaffle3945 8 місяців тому

do u remember or could u give link to ur screwdrivers to iphones? cuz same here want to restore and sell phones

@RestoreTechnique 8 місяців тому

Oh yeah, sorry I forgot to put that in the tools list in description: m.rewa.tech/detail/refox-rs-1-rice-series-2d-screwdriver-kit-for-iphone-repair.html

@koenhuisbrink 7 місяців тому

The original battery is smaller for a reason. The battery expand after a few years a few milimiters. This new battery is quite dangerous if you ask me...